Macbeth Act I

What does Macbeth consider as he debates whether to pursue the crown?

• The impact on his family

• The moral implications of his actions

• The possibility of failure

• The rewards of being king

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How does the theme of "fair is foul, and foul is fair" manifest in these scenes?

• Through the witches' appearance and prophecies

• In Macbeth's honorable deeds leading to dishonorable thoughts

• In the weather conditions described

• All of the above

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What title is Macbeth given after the Thane of Cawdor is executed?

• Duke of Edinburgh

• Earl of Glasgow

• Thane of Fife

• Thane of Cawdor

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How does Macbeth initially feel about the possibility of becoming king?

• Excited and eager to make it happen.

• Indifferent, as he does not believe it is possible.

• Torn between his ambition and his morals.

• Fearful of the responsibilities it would entail.

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What imagery do the witches use in their prophecies?

• Light and darkness

• Fire and water

• Animals and nature

• Fair and foul

Which character is described as "noble" and "worthy" by King Duncan?

• Macbeth

• Banquo

• Malcolm

• Donalbain

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Macbeth and Banquo are similar in all of the following ways EXCEPT

• they are both loyal to Duncan

• they both receive prophecies from the witches

• they both are skilled warriors

• they both believe that the witches' foretellings are the truth

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Macbeth is characterized by Duncan according to how he acts in battle. Therefore Duncan can characterize him as manly based on which of the following things?

• he has skill and strength and doesn't need luck

• he has luck on his side and cannot lose

• he steals luck from all others on the battlefield

• he hides from battle and waits until luck is on his side to attack

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which of the following is not true about Duncan?

• he is a respected leader

• he wants to protect his people

• he shows appreciation to his lords and subjects

• he disregards the love others feel for him

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Why do characters in the play often have to say what time of day it is or ask where people were during a specific point in time?

• it provides the audience with a timeline

• it shows that the characters are confused

• it demonstrates that the characters do not need to pay attention to time

• it lets the characters know when they are late for something

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